Akaflieg Berlin B 9
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The Akaflieg Berlin B 9 was a twin-engined experimental aircraft developed by Akaflieg Berlin and Flugtechnische Fachgruppe in the 1940s. It was designed to examine the benefits of having a pilot in a prone position. The aircraft was flown in 1943 but was eventually abandoned.

The Akaflieg Berlin B 9 was a twin-engined experimental aircraft, developed by Akaflieg Berlin and Flugtechnische Fachgruppe in the 1940s.1

Made by Akaflieg Berlin.

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Wing Area Sqm
12
Fuel Capacity
95.0
Eng 1 Kw
77
Status
Prototype only
Power Original
105.0
Number Built
1
Crew
One
Empty Weight Kg
940
Gross Weight Kg
1115
Span M
9
Manufacturer
Akaflieg Berlin
First Flight
1943
Eng 1 Name
Hirth HM 500
Max Speed Kmh
250
Origin
Germany
National Origin
Germany
Height M
2
Prime Units
met
Ceiling M
4000
Eng 1 Number
2
Length M
6
Category
German experimental aircraft 1940-1949

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